December 25, 2012
Every year one of our neighbors, Rick, has a little Christmas Eve party outside of his house – a sort of block party. Everyone comes with their chairs and a dish or two to share. We’re really lucky to...
December 23, 2012
The holiday season is cocktail season too, right? The holidays also means it’s time for Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash – I honestly wish this Sierra Mist drink was available year-round. Huge reasons why I love Sierra Mist is it’s...
December 22, 2012
Hey there! Today, I’m so excited to share with you for the sixth day of giveaways, my friend, Shaina’s book Desserts in Jars! She’s an incredibly talented mom and food blogger over at Food for My Family. She photographed...
December 21, 2012
Ahhhhh! I have been talking to my friend, Lindsay, about this recipe for weeks and when it turned out awesome after making it the first time, I was so excited. I texted my sister in Germany and told her...
December 20, 2012
Ever wonder when you should use unsalted butter and when you should use salted butter? In short, use unsalted butter for baking and when I need to control the salt in my recipes. Use salted butter for spreading and...
December 20, 2012
The first time I had a madeleine, it was at a coffee shop. I fell in love immediately. It’s a spongy, cake-like cookie that you can dip in coffee or just eat them with a dusting of powdered sugar....